I am currently embarking on my third renovation, but with my first? I had zero clue. I hadn’t even watched The Block! As a first home buyer, you might purchase a property that needs renovating, and this can be a daunting process. So in this episode, I talk about five lessons I learnt from renovating, so that you can learn from them.

The first and biggest lesson I learnt was the importance of knowing who is doing what, and when. You need to figure out what tradies you need, then you need to find them (referrals help!) and then you need to map out who needs to be onsite, when. I share the key questions you need to ask so you can project manage each of the tasks seamlessly.

Secondly - moving things is expensive! Plumbing, taps and waste outlets are just a few examples of this. Keeping things where they are will make things much more cost effective.

The next lesson I learnt was negotiation and knowing when you can get a better deal. I share an example that saved me money and my top tip using Google Lens!

Fourth lesson? Everything needs to be planned, detailed, drawn and explained meticulously. Figure out which way the draws are going, how high things need to be, the way the the cupboards open and where the power points need to be. The more effort youput in at the start, the better final outcomes.

The final lesson is to stand up for yourself. Sometimes, mistakes will happen, no matter what. In these instances, you need to be confident to get things put right. I share an experience during both a bathroom and kitchen renovation and how glad I am that I stood my ground in both those circumstances.

If you’re diving into a renovation, these top five lessons will make the whole process so much easier!

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